Question

In a field the yield of cotton increases from 20 tons

to 24 tons. Find the percentage increase in the
yield of cotton.

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

Use the percentage increase formula:

Percentage increase = [(final value - initial value) ÷ initial value] x 100

Initial value = 20

Final value = 24

Therefore,

Percentage change = [(24 - 20) ÷ 20] x 100

= [4 ÷ 20] x 100

= 0.2 x 100

= 20%